Why don't we eat grapefruits like oranges?

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J.K. Trotter Dayna Evans 07/07/14 12:47PM

Isn’t it because the pith is really bitter?

Apparently you’re supposed to use one of these things (or a knife) after bisecting the grapefruit to scoop out the sections and eat those.

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Dayna Evans J.K. Trotter 07/07/14 12:48PM

It doesn't taste that bitter to me! And isn't that the best part for you?

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J.K. Trotter Dayna Evans 07/07/14 01:07PM

The weird white membrane? That stuff tastes AWFUL.

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Slightly Ajar J.K. Trotter 07/07/14 01:09PM

you have to pick clean the outer skin off of the fruit really well, and it takes more effort to do than with a orange but the payoff''s worth it if you don't mind tedious endeavors

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kim J.K. Trotter 07/07/14 10:35PM

that's how I was taught to do it but with a little sugar sprinkled on it.. YUM

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Sally O'Broder J.K. Trotter 07/08/14 04:20AM

You should really give yourself a super taster test. Super tasters basically have different tongues that really bring out the bitter in some foods.

I can't stand grapefruit either - benefits notwithstanding - and everyone else seems to talk about it like its something different than what it is. Turns out that's because of my taste buds. I haven't been able to order one of those kits yet, but given how even carefully formulated products can taste awful to me and with a cursory look in the mirror, I'm pretty sure about this.

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